As the season nears, Insider examines the Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks

Gary Dineen/Getty ImagesThe Bulls might have nabbed Carmelo Anthony this offseason if they gave up Joakim Noah.

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With the NBA season nearly upon us, ESPN Insider has some final preseason thoughts on every team, including a league scout's team outlook courtesy of ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard, David Thorpe's breakout players to watch and contract/performance analysis from Tom Haberstroh. Select a team from the right to get started, and check out the rest of the league here.

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Southeast Division(ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS)Scout Says: "Everyone's wondering who'll take the [Heat's] last shot but, when the game is on the line, believe me, LeBron and Chris Bosh will want Dwyane Wade taking it."

Atlantic Division
(BOS, NJN, NYK, PHI, TOR)Scout Says: "I actually like [Boston's] Big Three better than Miami's Big Three, because they know and trust their system offensively, they could coach themselves defensively, they believe in Doc Rivers."